In Christian circles, mentoring is really a subset of discipleship. A disciple is one who would sit at the feet of a teacher and learn of his/her wisdom. The disciple in essence became a follower of the rabbi or teacher (more on a disciple). I can imagine that the student was so tied to the [...]

Mentoring is not really a new idea. It was a way of life between generations; passing on information, history, stories and a legacy to the next generation. In the past, there was not much talk about mentoring because it was expected, assumed, and therefore unnoticed.
 
As I study the Bible, I notice that nearly all training [...]

When I taught at Hargrave Military Academy, I remember the chaplain had a great saying regarding character and destiny:
 

Watch your thoughts, they become words.

Watch your words, they become actions.

Watch your actions, they become habits.

Watch your habits, they become character.

Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.

 
These are not only wise words for developing strong character and [...]

My Bible study class is discussing Chip Ingram’s book, The Miracle of Life Change. These few pages are my notes for that class.
 
Personal Integrity
Without this area under control, there is no hope for personal transformation. This is what we are to do in this area (Ephesians 4:24-25):
 

Put off – falsehood

Renew – recognition of shared [...]

The President was in South Bend Indiana this past weekend, speaking at Notre Dame’s graduation, and he basically talked about talking about abortion. He evaded the issue and diminished the importance of the debate.  Al Mohler, President of Southern Seminary, brings out a good point, “if the President had actually addressed the issue of abortion [...]

It’s important to know the reason(s) the Men of Steel group exists, so here are eight biblically-balanced benchmarks for a healthy ministry to men. Let me know what you think, what we could add, or how to implement these. 
 
FILLING – God’s man is able to feed himself. Consistently studying and applying God’s Word independent of [...]

My Bible study class is discussing Chip Ingram’s book, The Miracle of Life Change. These few pages are my notes for that class.
 
Ephesians 4:17-24
A believer whose life does not change is an oxymoron; so you best go back and discover if you’re really a Christian. Ephesians 4:17-24 uses strong language: insist and must. Don’t live [...]

My Bible study class is discussing Chip Ingram’s book, The Miracle of Life Change. These few pages are my notes for that class.
 
Leaders are Gifted to Equip God’s People
How does one put into practice that which is learned?  We will continue in Ephesians 4:11-13, which details God’s design for the church. If we don’t understand [...]

My Bible study class is discussing Chip Ingram’s book, The Miracle of Life Change. These few pages are my notes for that class.
 
Life-change Begins with Truth
We are continuing in Ephesians 4:7-10. We often think that life-change begins with our experience, but it actually begins with truth (John 17:17). Jesus said that He wants us to [...]

I had always been suspect of allowing one’s heart to guide them. It always sounds like such good advice until we look into the Scripture (Jeremiah 17:9). So, don’t let your heart guide you! We trust in God alone, as revealed in the Bible, for our guidance.
 
The next axiom is for our conscience to [...]